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  • Inspire 2020: Tween/Teen Show ~ Postponed

    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    This event has been postponed due to the COVID - 19 crisis. More information to come soon. Stay safe Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara Dance Arts presents their sensational annual spring...

  • Westside Dance 2020 Recital ~ Postponed

    This event has been postponed due to the COVID - 19 crisis. More information coming soon. Stay safe Santa Barbara. Westside Dance presents their exciting annual year-end recital. For additional...

  • Mendeleyev In Concert

    The first concert on the Virtual Concert Series will feature singer/songwriter Mendeleyev, who was a finalist on NBC TV’s “The Voice” in 2019. His deep, soulful, resonate voice intrigued all...

    Free
  • Resonance

    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Resonance is a convergence of Santa Barbara artists to uplift, unite and inspire our spirits. Musicians, singers and speakers reflecting our diverse cultures will offer songs, music and spoken words...

    Free
  • Pianos at The Luke

    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    In Partnership with Pianos on State Street: Santa Barbara Piano Artists play a diverse selection of improvisational, original works, jazz, classical and more, on whimsical pianos and our Yamaha C7...

    Free
  • Postponed – The Nutcracker

    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    This virtual performance has been postponed due to the new restrictions placed on Santa Barbara County. In partnership with Goleta School of Ballet (GSB), we are proud to offer for...

    Free
  • Jackson Gillies In Concert

    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    We welcome back Jackson – a singer/songwriter/musician who recently gained national notoriety as a contestant on American Idol Season 2, reaching the top 68 of over 100,000, and won Teen...

    Free
  • Seraphonium

    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Filmed on The Luke stage in 2015, Seraphonium is a feast for the eyes and ears. Featuring 45 artists from Santa Barbara and beyond in a genre bending songs by...

    Free
  • Storm Reading

    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    On March 19, 2021, The Marjorie Luke Theatre Virtual Concert Series will proudly begin streaming Access Theatre’s critically acclaimed stage production Storm Reading, with the support of Series Sponsors and...

  • Tatterhood

    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Boxtales Theatre Company Youth Summer Camp Presents Tatterhood! Join us Friday July 8th at 11am at The Luke for a completely original and devised theatrical performance! Suggest donation $10. Please...

  • The Popol Vuh

    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    This Friday at 11:00am join us for Boxtales Theatre Company's, The Popol Vuh! The Popol Vuh is sacred lore of the Kʼicheʼ people from long before the Spanish conquest of...

  • Sealed

    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Network Medical Women's Center Presents: Sealed: Chad Williams Story. Born to be wild, this mighty warrior shares his tale of being bold to broken!    

  • Amazing Grace

    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    You don't want to miss the FREE showing of Amazing Grace. It's the story of Santa Barbara local, Grace Fisher, who started the Grace Fisher Foundation! In 2014 during her...

    Free
  • RESCUED

    RESCUED is a faith-based story inspired by true life events, which carefully gathers and meshes the lives of two brothers, bridged together by the incredible force of love, forming a...

  • BASSH: The Art and Soul of Dance

    Recurring
    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    In its twentieth year, BASSH has become an icon of the performing arts and one of the longest-running dance shows in the beautiful city of Santa Barbara! This year’s anniversary...

  • The Rules of Comedy

    Recurring
    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    The Santa Barbara Junior High School Theatre presents: The Rules of Comedy! A hilarious and informative show that will make you laugh from your head to your toes.  For ticket...

  • ME Sabor: Baila Conmigo

    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    The Marjorie Luke Theatre is proud to present to you this amazing showcase. ME Sabor has been working hard this past year and are excited to showcase all of their...

  • The Nutcracker

    Recurring
    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    This winter Goleta School of Ballet will presents its traditional full-length production of The Nutcracker featuring all of your favorite characters: Clara, The Nutcracker, The Rat Queen, The Sugar Plum...

  • The Nutcracker Sweet

    Recurring
    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Westside Dance presents their annual holiday show, the shorter sweeter version of the holiday classic. For more info and tickets please visit www.westsidedancesb.com Experience all the magic of The Nutcracker in a...

  • SBJHS Winter Concert

    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    The Santa Barbara Junior High Music Department presents their FREE annual winter concert. For additional information  please visit www.sbjh.org! Don’t miss this chance to see the talented musicians of the SBJHS Jazz Band,...

  • Tutu Suite

    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    The Goleta School of Ballet presents a unique Nutcracker for their young dancers enhanced by a reprise of cherished dance pieces from their highest level dancers. For additional information &...

  • Folk Orchestra of Santa Barbara

    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Join the Folk Orchestra Santa Barbara in their first ever winter festival concert. You will hear seasonal favorites and songs from around the world (Silent Night, Ocho Kandelikas and O...

  • Something Rotten!

    Recurring
    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Two brothers set out to write the world’s first musical in this hilarious mash-up of sixteenth-century Shakespeare and twenty-first-century Broadway. Hailed as “the funniest musical in over 400 years!” Something Rotten! dazzles...

  • Prioritizing the Preservation of Black Legacies in Santa Barbara

    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Join us for a virtual film screening, panel discussion, and Q&A as we learn about the historical and cultural context of Black people in Santa Barbara. For decades, Local Black...

  • The War Shirt

    Recurring
    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    The Marjorie Luke Theatre is proud to launch the ninth event in its Virtual Series – the original, autobiographical play “The War Shirt” written and performed by Santa Barbaran Michael...

  • Matilda!

    Recurring
    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Matilda is the story of an extraordinary little girl with extraordinary powers. The daughter of abusive parents, Matilda finds refuge in library books, which she reads quickly and in creating her...

  • Folk Orchestra

    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    The musical partnership between Alasdair Fraser, long regarded as Scotland's premier fiddle ambassador, and the sizzlingly-talented Californian cellist Natalie Haas may not seem an obvious one, but the duo's dazzling...

  • Looking for Elvis

    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    LOOKING FOR ELVIS is an InterAct original. Imagine every sci-fi movie since the 1970s, mix them together, add 80 young performers, the phenomenal Elvis, a liberal sprinkling of comedy and...

  • Shrek Jr.

    Recurring

    Shrek The Musical Jr will be presented by SBJHS Performing Arts Club on April 22 & 23 at 7:00pm! Once upon a time, in a far away swamp, there lived...

  • AMP Showcase

    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Arts Mentorship Program presents our annual Student Showcase. Support local youth as they produce, direct and choreograph this showcase to raise funds for underserved youth. This family-friendly show features adjudicated...

  • Westside Dance Recital

    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Westside Dance presents their Spring Recital! This years theme: colors! Grace Fisher Foundation is working with us to sponsor an adaptive dance class that will be performing with us this...

  • Swan Lake 2022

    Recurring
    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    The Goleta School of Ballet and Goleta Ballet Theatre present their annual spring recital telling the story of Odette, a princess turned into a swan by an evil sorceress's curse....

  • Inspire Recital 2022

    Recurring
    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Santa Barbara Dance Arts presents their exciting annual spring recital. The recital features 3 distinct shows! Senior Show - May 19 @ 7PM Junior Show - May 20 @ 6:30PM...

  • Jarabe Mexicano

    ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! was founded in 2006 on the belief that everyone deserves access to the inspiration and joy of live performance. A leader in community outreach...

  • SBJHS Spring Music Concert

    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    The Santa Barbara Junior High School Music Department presents their FREE annual Spring concert. Don’t miss this chance to see the talented musicians of the SBJHS Jazz Band, Advanced Concert...

  • Showcase 2022

    Recurring
    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    CSD School of Performing Arts presents Showcase 2022! Our first recital under our new Owner/Director Nicole Powell. Showcase 2022 will feature dancers ages 3-18 in styles from ballet, contemporary, tap,...

  • The ShapeShifters

    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    The Marjorie Luke Theatre is excited to present The ShapeShifters in concert at The Luke on Saturday, June 25th. The ShapeShifters, brought together by Randy Tico, celebrate solstice with a...

  • Boxtales Youth Summer Camp – The Little Mermaid

    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Boxtales Theatre Company presents their 2022 Youth Summer Camp - a three week journey in the Boxtales method culminating in a FREE public performance. This year’s campers present The Little...

  • Air Love n’ Love

    Recurring
    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Peter, a passionate abstract painter, and his intellectual, stoic daughter Claire run an Air B and B in California. Life is normal until an Afghanistan refugee,  Bojana, shows up at...

  • People and the Planet: The Healing Power of Native Plants

    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Santa Barbara Botanic Garden brings together native plant advocates, indigenous voices, film producers, and the community for an evening of short films followed by a discussion about the relationship between...

  • Air Love n’ Love

    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Peter, a passionate abstract painter, and his intellectual, stoic daughter Claire run an Air B and B in California. Life is normal until an Afghanistan refugee,  Bojana, shows up at...

  • Boxtales Teen Summer Camp – Gilgamesh

    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Boxtales Theatre Company presents their Summer Teen Theatre Camp in Gilgamesh! The oldest known written story, Gilgamesh chronicles the journey of mythical king Gilgamesh, his friend Enkidu, and the pursuit...

  • Honoring Ortega Park

    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    One Community Bridge Project is presenting an afternoon of cultural entertainment honoring Santa Barbara’s historic Ortega Park. The event features Grammy Award winning Chicano Folk Rock group, Quetzal! The program...

  • Del Norte al Sur

    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Xochipilli de Santa Barbara presents their showcase Del Norte al Sur! Join us on a journey through Mexico 'Del Norte al Sur' with incredibly special guest La Marisoul y Son...

  • Baila Conmigo

    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    ME Sabor Dance Studio is thrilled to present Baila Conmigo, our 2nd Annual End of the Year Performance! Join us and learn about the multiple dance styles our culture has...

  • Déjà Wooo!

    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Alpha Resource Center presents Déjà Wooo! This show will feature a reprisal of many of the most popular scenes from our AlphaFest shows of the past 10 years, as well as...

  • Gratitude Revealed

    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Just in time for Thanksgiving, Santa Barbara Permaculture Network presents Gratitude Revealed, a new film by Louis Schwartzberg, the acclaimed director of Fantastic Fungi. Forty years in the making, Gratitude Revealed is...

  • The Nutcracker

    Recurring
    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Goleta School of Ballet returns with this traditional full-length holiday classic! Join Clara's adventures in the Land of Snow alongside the Nutcracker Prince! Tickets are available pre-sale and at the...

  • Nights of Grief & Mystery

    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Concerts for Turbulent Times they surely are. We aren’t poets, maybe, but the evenings are poetic. They are musical and grave and raucous and stilling, which probably means they are...

  • Doctors Without Walls Benefit Concert

    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Doctors Without Walls - Santa Barbara Street Medicine (DWW) and Toad the Wet Sprocket invite you to join us for an extraordinary evening of music. Concert proceeds will help DWW...

  • Nutcracker Sweet

    Recurring
    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Westside Dance presents their annual holiday show, the shorter sweeter version of the holiday classic. Experience all the magic of The Nutcracker in a 45 minute ballet that’s perfect for...

  • SBJHS Winter Concert

    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    The Santa Barbara Junior High School Music Department presents their free annual Winter Concert! Don’t miss this chance to see the talented musicians of the SBJHS Jazz Band, Concert Band,...

  • The Nutcracker Tutu Suite

    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Goleta School of Ballet presents this very special Nutcracker performance with their youngest dancers. Don't miss this delightful show for the whole family!

  • Folk Orchestra Santa Barbara – World Holidays

    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Join the Folk Orchestra Santa Barbara in their winter festival concert. You will hear seasonal favorites and songs from around the world. Solos by Adam Phillips and other instrumentalists will...

  • ¡Viva el Arte!: Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar

    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    The Marjorie Luke Theatre and UCSB Arts & Lectures present this FREE family performance as part of this season's ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! series. Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar...

    Free
  • The Drowsy Chaperone

    Recurring
    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Lights Up! Theatre Company presents this Tony award-winning comedy, a hilarious send-up of the frivolous stage musicals of the Jazz Age. The Drowsy Chaperone is a delightful romp through show-stopping...

  • El Bracero – A Mariachi Opera

    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    ÁNIMO Theatre Company proudly presents "El Bracero - A Mariachi Opera." Set in the 1950s at the height of the Bracero program, “El Bracero” is a dynamic one-act “Mariachi Opera”...

  • SBUSD Honor Band Concert

    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Santa Barbara Unified School District presents this FREE annual concert featuring the best students from each Elementary, Junior High, and High School. Don’t miss these young musicians on The Luke stage!

    Free
  • Popovich Comedy Pet Theater

    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Voted “Best Family Show in Las Vegas,” Popovich Comedy Pet Theater features a unique blend of physical comedy and award-winning juggling skills by former Circus veteran and “America’s Got Talent”...

  • Montage Community Concert

    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    This one-hour concert is a curated collage—a montage—of different classical music performance genres, introducing the audience to a variety of styles. This event represents an exciting and ongoing collaboration between...

    Free
  • Into The Woods

    Recurring
    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Lights Up! Theatre Company presents Sondheim’s epic musical saga about daring to venture Into The Woods…this multiple Tony award-winning, powerful, and exhilarating musical has captured the hearts and imaginations of...

  • Network Medical Annual Fundraiser

    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Network Medical Women's Center presents their Annual Fundraiser! The evening will feature live music and keynote speakers. Admission is free. Proceeds from the event go toward providing medical services to pregnant women in our community at...

    Free
  • No Second Chance

    Recurring
    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    InterAct Theatre School presents this action packed musical following the tale of a young student's dream to be a stunt performer in a James Bond movie! Our InterAct originals are...

  • ¡Viva el Arte!: Grandeza Mexicana

    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Join us for a fantastic performance by Grandeza Mexicana, the second offering in this season’s ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! series! Grandeza Mexicana is LA's premier folk ballet company, preserving...

    Free
  • Glenn Miller Orchestra Concert

    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra returns to The Marjorie Luke for an evening filled with legendary sound of the worlds greatest swing band! The 17 member orchestra, lead singers,...

  • ¡Viva el Arte!: Tres Souls

    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    You won't want to miss this performance by Tres Souls, the third concert in the ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! season. This Los Angeles-based Trío Romántico revives the nostalgic boleros...

    Free
  • Sister Act Jr.

    Recurring
    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    The Santa Barbara Junior High Performing Arts Club presents this hilarious, fun musical! In 1977 Philadelphia, a nightclub singer witnesses a murder, not realizing her boyfriend is a member of...

  • The Color Show

    Recurring
    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Westside Dance presents The Color Show, their annual spring recital! Performances are at 11:00 am and 4:00 pm. To learn more about Westside Dance, please visit www.WestsideDanceSB.com.

  • Stewart Udall and the Politics of Beauty

    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Santa Barbara Permaculture Network presents this documentary by award-winning filmmaker John De Graff, surveying Stewart Udall’s life and environmental work, particularly as Secretary of the Interior. This film also explores...

    Free
  • Nachle Deewane

    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Nachle Deewane is an exuberant dance competition featuring eight of the best collegiate Bollywood and Bhangra teams in the nation, whose performances will leave you astounded! Nachle Deewane is hosted...

  • AMP Student Showcase 2023

    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Arts Mentorship Program presents their annual Student Showcase! Join us for this youth led performance, featuring student work, No Limits Spring performers, and CREW! Proceeds benefit the Arts Mentorship Program.

  • The Sleeping Beauty

    Recurring
    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Goleta School of Ballet returns with The Sleeping Beauty! This classic ballet features all the storybook characters, including Aurora, Prince Desire, The Lilac Fairy, and The Evil Fairy Carabosse.

  • Celebration of Grants 2023

    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    The Women's Fund of Santa Barbara welcomes members to gather and celebrate! This is the highlight of the year when we reveal which local nonprofits our members have selected to...

  • Inspire May Recital

    Recurring
    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Santa Barbara Dance Arts presents their annual spring recital, showcasing their performances classes! The recital features 3 distinct shows: Senior Show – May 18th at 7:00 PM Junior Show – May...

  • ¡Viva el Arte!: Las Cafeteras

    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Experience ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! with Las Cafeteras, presented by The Marjorie Luke Theatre and UCSB Arts & Lectures! Las Cafeteras is a Chicanx band from East Los...

    Free
  • Evening with the Athletes

    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    The Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table presents Evening with the Athletes, honoring local high school and college student athletes for the 2022-2023 year in a free awards ceremony.

    Free
  • Maycation

    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    The Santa Barbara Junior High School Music Department and Performing Arts Club present Maycation - a quick island getaway before the school year ends. Don’t miss this chance to see...

  • Bringing Back Our Wetland

    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Learn how UC Santa Barbara, alongside a community of visionary environmentalists, restored a former Goleta golf course back into a wetland. The UCSB Affiliates and the Cheadle Center for Biodiversity...

    Free
  • Showcase 2023

    Recurring
    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    CSD School of Performing Arts presents their 2023 Showcase! It will be a night of beautiful costumes, innovative choreography and energized dancing we can’t wait to share with the community!

  • BOXTALES Summer Theatre TEEN Camp – The Arabian Nights

    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    This year’s campers will create an original stage production of: The Arabian Nights BOXTALES offers professional theatre training for teenagers in Santa Barbara. This camp will stimulate minds, encourage teamwork,...

  • 6th Annual Maternal Health Panel

    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    The 6th Annual Maternal Health Panel is brought to you by the Santa Barbara Chapter of the International Cesarean Awareness Network. It will bring together some of the best and...

  • ¡Viva el Arte!: Perla Batalla

    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    The Marjorie Luke Theatre and UCSB Arts & Lectures present this FREE family performance as part of this season’s ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! series. Perla Batalla is a world class vocalist...

    Free
  • Alpha Island

    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Alpha Resource Center presents Alpha Island! The cast is stranded on a deserted island, and chaos and hilarity ensue from there! There is a nod to Gilligan's Island and lots...

    Free
  • The War Shirt: A Dialogue with the Ancestors

    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Michael Downey, a participant in PPF’s Lavender Elders group, collaborated with filmmaker Rod Lathim to produce a film that explores the backstory of creating the play The War Shirt. The new documentary The War...

    Free
  • Citizen McCaw

    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Citizen McCaw, the prescient and acclaimed 2008 documentary that chronicles the heartbreaking and heedless destruction of Santa Barbara’s historic daily newspaper, will return for a free, one-time public screening at...

    Free
  • Bailando con Corazón

    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Xochipilli de Santa Barbara returns to The Luke with their annual showcase! Tickets are available at the door or pre-sale at Alebrije Homewares, El Rodeo, and El Potrillo Western Wear.

  • Joy is a Community Responsibility: A Panel Discussion

    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Music by: DJ Reeact Panelists Vivian Storm Jordan Killebrew More TBD All ages welcome Dress up, down, or comfortable; come as you are! Venue lobby and theater are accessible and...

  • Common Ground

    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Big Picture Ranch and Area 23a present the Santa Barbara premiere screening of the film Common Ground, a hopeful and uplifting story of the pioneers of the "Regenerative Movement,” who...

  • ¡Viva el Arte!: Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles

    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Join us for a fantastic performance by Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles, the second offering in this season’s ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! series! BFLA is the nation's premier...

    Free
  • RAISE OUR VOICES!

    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

      ARTS FOR CHANGE invites you to RAISE OUR VOICES! A song and stage event to encourage a caring and inclusive community. SURVIVORS A one-hour play about hate, hope, and courage...

  • Teen Star Showcase

    Join us for the 2023 Teen Star® Showcase! Contestants interview and audition before a panel of judges. Ten semi-finalists are chosen to compete in the Teen Star® Showcase before a...

  • Baila Conmigo

    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    ME Sabor Dance Studio presents Baila Conmigo, their 3nd Annual Recital! Join us and learn about the multiple dance styles our culture has to offer. Our studio will showcase styles...

  • Mmmbeth

    Recurring
    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    SBJHS Performing Arts Club proudly presents Mmmbeth! This silly, messy spin on Shakespeare's classic tragedy of Macbeth has it all: witches, assassinations, and...donuts?! Don't miss this one-act romp on Thursday,...

  • The Nutcracker

    Recurring
    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Goleta School of Ballet returns with this traditional full-length holiday classic! Join Clara’s adventures in the Land of Snow alongside the Nutcracker Prince! Adult tickets are available to purchase now...

  • Forum: Women, Children & the Legal System

    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Learn more about the legal assistance being funded by the Women's Fund for three very important agencies: Santa Barbara County Immigrant Legal Defense Center Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara...

    Free
  • Sing! Holiday Concert

    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Celebrate the holiday season with Sing!, the Music Academy's free community youth choral program for elementary and middle school students. Revel in the holiday spirit in a concert featuring all Sing!...

    Free
  • Nutcracker Sweet

    Recurring
    The Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Westside Dance is back with 3 showings of the darling Nutcracker Sweet! Experience all the magic of The Nutcracker in an hour long performance that’s perfect for all ages.